Production Engineering Manager

$125,000 - $125,000/Yr

Perrigo Company

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Production Engineering Manager at Perrigo is responsible for leading a team that provides production engineering, continuous improvement, and asset reliability engineering services to enhance the operational performance of a pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging site. This role focuses on instilling a culture of Process Excellence through Lean Sigma principles, ensuring effective project execution, and fostering continuous improvement among team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Production Engineering team to execute projects aimed at improving operational performance.
• Monitor and ensure timely submission of deviation reports and effectiveness of CAPAs initiated by the Continuous Improvement team.
• Coordinate the implementation of the Asset Reliability program across Perrigo New York according to guidelines and timelines.
• Manage the capacity of production engineering services to meet site needs, assisting with effort estimation and work planning.
• Monitor the team's workload and progress towards project goals, identifying and removing dependencies and impediments as needed.
• Escalate risks to the head of engineering when necessary for assistance.
• Facilitate discussions on team performance against overall roadmap, goals, and objectives.
• Monitor project execution and report results to site management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related scientific field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in process engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a similar role.
• Minimum of 2 years of managerial experience.
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring skills, with a focus on advocating and documenting best practices.
• Knowledge of cGMPs and previous exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to supervise teams to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication, organizational, relationship-building, and documentation skills with strong computer literacy.
• Knowledge and ability to apply Lean Sigma principles is highly preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including listening and presentation skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply written procedures and standards governing manufacturing processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with Lean Sigma methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $125,000.
• Career development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits tailored to support employees and their families.